Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SA (autres)Size: GECreation date: 1982-06-11 (43 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Autres activités de télécommunication Location: SAINT-DENIS (93200), Seine-Saint-Denis
EQUANT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
EQUANT is a French company
founded 43 years ago,
specialized in the sector Autres activités de télécommunication .
Based in SAINT-DENIS (93200),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, EQUANT achieves revenue of 4.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +216% (1.3 M€ -> 4.0 M€). After deducting consumption (11 k€), gross margin stands at 4.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 485 k€, representing 12.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +95.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 348 k€, i.e. 8.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
4 024 698 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
4 013 269 €
EBITDA (2024)
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Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity
484 849 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
54 555 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
348 327 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
12.0%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 22.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.0%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy 20-30% : Average < 20% : Low
49.363%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates
22.487%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent 3-5 years : Fair > 5 years : Warning
0.0
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Financial autonomy
-56.544
60.94
58.101
57.094
53.18
58.848
56.761
20.945
49.363
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
-42.926%
13.734%
-0.885%
10.808%
-3.88%
3.896%
-2.496%
-17.758%
22.487%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.16
Q3: 54.89
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of EQUANT (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.
Financial autonomy
49.36%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.18%
Med: 26.44%
Q3: 49.52%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of EQUANT (49.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.66 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of EQUANT (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1726.96. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 131.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good 1-1.5 : Fair < 1 : Liquidity risk
1726.958
Interest coverage (2024)
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Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable 1.5-3 : Acceptable < 1.5 : Risk
131.04
Liquidity indicators evolution EQUANT
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
76.874
871.163
651.405
608.27
418.653
819.403
927.876
221.179
1726.958
Interest coverage
-296.632
86.34
252.554
145.472
275.83
175.217
-205.756
-93.988
131.04
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
1726.962024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.89
Med: 167.97
Q3: 282.13
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EQUANT (1726.96) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.
Interest coverage
131.04x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.92x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of EQUANT (131.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms
Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 133 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 119 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 463 days of revenue, i.e. 5.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +432%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released Positive = financing needed
5 180 833 €
Customer credit (2024)
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Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good 45-60j : Average > 60j : Long
14 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow
133 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover
0 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management
463 j
WCR and payment terms evolution EQUANT
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-1 559 576 €
4 481 781 €
4 570 077 €
4 854 733 €
5 215 822 €
4 934 326 €
5 143 992 €
2 537 616 €
5 180 833 €
Inventory turnover (days)
5
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0
0
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0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
0
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43
14
Supplier payment term (days)
30
27
50
55
55
114
74
143
133
Positioning of EQUANT in its sector
Comparison with sector Autres activités de télécommunication
Valuation estimate
Based on 101 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of EQUANT is estimated at
358 299 €
(range 153 621€ - 1 417 138€).
With an EBITDA of 484 849€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x
(conservative valuation).
This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Estimated enterprise value2024
101 transactions
153k€358k€1417k€
358 299 €Range: 153 621€ - 1 417 138€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
484 849 €×0.6x
Estimation269 968 €
77 196€ - 341 939€
Revenue Multiple30%
4 024 698 €×0.13x
Estimation513 492 €
309 319€ - 3 378 934€
Net Income Multiple20%
348 327 €×1.0x
Estimation346 339 €
111 137€ - 1 162 444€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 101 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
Similar companies (Autres activités de télécommunication )
Compare EQUANT with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, EQUANT generated a net profit of 348 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of EQUANT ?
The headquarters of EQUANT is located in SAINT-DENIS (93200), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.
Where to find the tax return of EQUANT ?
The tax return of EQUANT is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).
In which sector does EQUANT operate?
EQUANT operates in the sector Autres activités de télécommunication (NAF code 61.90Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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